Past Legion Events 2009
75th Anniversary of the Legion of Mary Celebration
RETREAT for men and women:
THEME: MARY AS THE BEARER OF THE WORD OF GOD,
Dates and Time: Friday Oct. 16 to Sunday Oct. 18, 2009, Notre Dame de la Providence Retreat House, Orleans,
Retreat Master: Fr. Bob Poole. Fee: $160. includes two nights-private room, five meals and conferences. Reserve by calling Suzanne Crapigna 613-828-9455. Silence maintained.
Sponsored by the Legion of Mary in Ontario
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A Pilgrimage to
Our Lady of the Cape Shrine
The Legion of Mary Organized a
Pilgrimage for the Handicapped and Seniors
September 11, 12 &13, 2009
Physically challenged persons and seniors, as well as able bodied persons were invited
COST: ( $222 to $287.25) includes meals, lodging and transportation.
CONTACT: Cheryl Clingaman at 613-728-5687
Our Lady of the Cape Shrine, 626 Notre-Dame Street
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, G8T 4G9, Canada
Saturday December 5 2009 Saint Patrick Basilica
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Annual Pilgrimage to Our lady of the Cape August 2009 August 1, 2, 3
- DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED -
WHEN: June 20th WHERE: St. George Parish
The DAY OF RECOLLECTION - was held on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the St.George's Catholic Church, Ottawa, from 9.00 am to 2.45pm. This was a get-together for fellowship and worship for our handicapped friends and those we visit in hospitals and nursing homes as well as volunteers and legionaries from other Praesidia. This activity required quite a lot of organizing and we appreciated the help and cooperation of legionaries from other praesidia and Father Anthony, Spiritual Director of the Senatus and Father Leonard, Pastor of St.George's Catholic Church.
Twenty-one attended (four physically-handicapped and two mentally-challenged with two program workers, a cancer patient going through chemotherapy, a few volunteers and legionaries including two priests). All had a very enjoyable time.
The activities of the day were as follows:
9.00 am. Arrival, registration
9:15 am. Tea, coffee and snacks
10.00 am. Spiritual Talk by Father Anthony who gave an excellent talk on the love and mercy of God and then went on to talking about the Sacrament of Confession, using his own experience as illustration. It was very well received.
1.00 am. Confession - heard by Father Anthony and Father Leonard.
11.30 am. Mass - Father Anthony was the celebrant. Sr. Marilyn, President of the Senatus, provided music with her guitar and led the singing of the hymns. Sr. Elaine, President of Our Lady of Grace Praesidium, did the Readings.
12.15 pm Lunch - As the church hall was very well equipped, we were able to do some cooking and also we appreciated food brought in by some of the participants, so lunch was very plentiful and delicious.
1.30 pm. Spiritual Video - We watched "Talks by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen"
-very inspiring.
2.45 pm Departure.
-LEGION STUDY DAY-
ST. GEORGE PARISH HALL
Twenty Legionaries gathered at St. George Parish for the first Saturday Mass then proceeded to the hall for coffee and muffins, so ably baked by Sr. Toni Belanger. All then watched the video "Meet the Legion"
Comments received were as follows
1... The video was up to date, showing Pope Benedict meeting Concilium President.
2... The vast number of Koreans, 40,000, attending the celebrationof their 50th Anniversary in a stadium in Korea.
3... The video should be shown at the Legion retreats, buses to St. Anne de Beaupre and our Lady of the Cape Shrine in trois Rivieres, to CCO- Campus Outreach, Priests at Diocesan monthly meeting, Deacons at Deacon's Meetings, Seminarians.
4...Each Praesidium should have a copy and each parish library also. The Praesidium should watch it together then discuss it.
Although the attendance was small at this gathering, the participation was commendable.
- COLUMBAN DRIVE TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH -
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2009, 9:00AM AND 11:00AM MASS
A five minute talk on the Legion of Mary was given after two morning Masses . Sixteen people signed up showing interest. Fr. Stephen Lian was most welcoming and encouraging. There are three youthful prospects. A follow up presentation will be given in the library on Saturday, May 23rd after morning mass. The video " Meet the Legion" and the commitment outlined. Thank you to those that helped out.
- Spring Retreat For Men And Women -
Sponsored by the Legion of Mary
took place
Friday, May 15, 2009, 7:30 pm
to Sunday, May 17, 2009, 1:00 pm
Notre Dame de la Providence Retreat House
Orleans ON
Retreat Master:
Father Francis McEvoy
Theme:
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
APOSTOLIC LETTER ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE
OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF JOHN PAUL II
TO THE BISHOPS, CLERGY AND FAITHFUL ON THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
-Acies-
took place Sunday, March 29, 2:00PM
Where: Saint Augustine Parish 1060 Baseline Rd. Ottawa ON
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